Ty. Ito et al., A double-blind placebo-controlled study of ArginMax, a nutritional supplement for enhancement of female sexual function, J SEX MAR T, 27(5), 2001, pp. 541-549
This study was open to women over the age of 21 years with an interest in i
mproving their sexual function. Of the 77 participants, 34 received ArginMa
x and 43 received a placebo. ArginMax for Women is a proprietary nutritiona
l supplement consisting of extracts of ginseng, ginkgo, and damiana, L-argi
nine, multivitamins, and minerals. After 4 weeks, 73.5% of the ArginMax gro
up improved in satisfaction with their overall sex life, compared with 37.2
% of the placebo group (p < 0.01). Notable improvements were also observed
in sexual desire, reduction of vaginal dryness, frequency of sexual interco
urse and orgasm, and clitoral sensation. No significant side effects were n
oted.